Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 21:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 21:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 21:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Kings, Manasseh became a king when he was just twelve years old and ruled for a long time, fifty-five years, in Jerusalem. His mom's name was Hephzibah.

2 Kings 21:1: Manasseh [was] twelve years old when he began to reign, and reigned fifty and five years in Jerusalem. And his mother's name [was] Hephzibah.

Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 33:1

This verse states that Manasseh was twelve years old when he began to reign, confirming 2 Kings 21:1, so it doesn't contradict it.

2 Chronicles 33:1: Manasseh [was] twelve years old when he began to reign, and he reigned fifty and five years in Jerusalem:

Paradox #1

Numerical Contradiction: In 2 Kings 21:1, it mentions the age of Manasseh when he became king and the length of his reign. There could be confusion or contradiction when comparing his age and reign timelines with other biblical records, such as those in 2 Chronicles 33:1, if different numbers are presented.

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